Todd Peck to make season debut in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

GLENVILLE — Equipped with a better understanding of what it takes to succeed in today's ever-evolving sport of NASCAR, Todd Peck hopes progression leads to results in 2013.

Peck, whose family-operated team is based just outside of Hanover, will make his season debut in the Camping World Truck Series next Thursday night at Kentucky Speedway.

Most in the central Pennsylvania region associate the name with Todd's uncle Tom Peck, a native of McConnellsburg who spent the early 90s competing in NASCAR's now-titled Nationwide Series.

During his Nationwide career, which spanned from 1988-1995, Tom Peck compiled more than 50 top-10 finishes, establishing a reputation as a home-grown talent.

Following a decade and a half away, Peck Motorsports returned to one of NASCAR's national touring series in 2011, when Todd made his Camping World debut at Iowa Speedway.

Since, Todd has entered four additional NCWTS events, posting a career-best finish of 18th at Phoenix last November. Seven months later, Peck is set to begin his third limited schedule next week in The Bluegrass State.

"Everyone at Peck Motorsports is extremely excited about the season ahead," Todd said in a press release. "We're more prepared than ever before. Now that we have enough truck series races under out belt to assess the program, I feel like we have a much better idea of our strengths and weaknesses. I'm really looking forward to getting back and showing how far we've come."

The extent of Peck's 2013 schedule has yet to be finalized, with finances always acting as a deciding factor for small, up-and-coming teams.

Even so, a few solid finishes should enhance what's possible.

"We've targeted the areas that need improvement and have been hard at work to correct those," Peck explained. "I think everything that we do on the track and off of the track will be a step above last season."

Peck will pilot the No. 40 Arthritis Foundation Chevrolet Silverado, continuing a partnership that began during his inaugural NCWTS campaign. Peck, 27, was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at a young age and has used the national stage to bring awareness to the issue.

Beginning with go-karts before progressing through both the Allison Legacy and Rev-Oil Pro Cup Series, Peck's career took its first substantial leap in 2007 when he debuted in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.

Frequently referred to as the final stepping stone before reaching a national touring series, Peck's 15 K&N starts bolstered his racing background enough to confidently make the transition.

With the support of his father, Dr. Mike Peck — who owns and operates Peck Motorsports — Todd now enters year No. 3 of attempting to put the family name back on the map.